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	OpenDaylight's delayed SDN now available OpenDaylight, the vendor-heavy consortium developing an open source SDN framework, has announced that its first software release is available for download. Read More WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments Are Agents Necessary for Accurate Monitoring? Being proactive in managing network performance means not only tracking the network and applications, but obtaining a view of the underlying infrastructure health. Selecting the best method for your team requires an understanding of the options and the ability to choose the solution that integrates well with your existing resources. Learn More In this Issue SDN start-up ships server-switch product More bad news about the cybersecurity skills shortage Why the NFL is turning to Wi-Fi analytics Will open source SDNs provide relief? Avaya extends contact center to SMB on IP office platform WHITE PAPER: 8x8, Inc Hosted VoIP Phone Service for a Distributed Workforce Does your company have multiple locations? What about employees who work from home? If you have separate phone systems for those locations and workers, you could be wasting money and sacrificing employee productivity on a daily basis. See how your current phone systems may be holding you back. Learn more >> SDN start-up ships server-switch product SDN start-up Pluribus Networks said this week its server-switch and network hypervisor product line is generally available. Read More WHITE PAPER: Network Instruments Your Guide to Troubleshooting VoIP Real-time voice communications are sensitive to delay and variation in packet arrival times. This paper guides you through the essentials of VoIP troubleshooting, including common problems as well as the metrics you should employ to fix and prevent them. Learn More More bad news about the cybersecurity skills shortage Soon-to-be-published ESG research indicates an acute need for information security professionals at large and small organizations. Read More WHITE PAPER: 8x8, Inc Scale Communications to Rival Big Companies Small and midsize businesses looking to minimize telecommunications spending should consider a hosted UC service. This paper highlights: • How to offload significant upfront capital expenses • On-premise vs. cloud UC tradeoffs • Side-by-side pricing comparison of hosted UC service and IP PBX Learn more >> Why the NFL is turning to Wi-Fi analytics Although the Super Bowl was a complete failure for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, network data shows that it was a smashing success for the NFL and its fans. Read More Will open source SDNs provide relief? The needs of enterprises and service providers diverge when it comes to software-defined networking. Enterprises are the ones looking for capital and operational cost relief, while service providers require new service velocity, panelists at the inaugural OpenDaylight Summit said this week. Read More Avaya extends contact center to SMB on IP office platform ShoreTel 14.2 offers dedicated and virtual "mix and match" options. Read More
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